<p>Okay. So I am from South Korea and am studying as an international student in Canada.</p>
<p>I don't really understand why everyone is so obssesd about going to US colleges (I guess it makes sense for US citizens)</p>
<p>Do you think going to a very well known Canadian universities (University of British Columbia or University of Tronto) would hurt if I want to get a job in the United States or even in Korea?</p>
<p>Getting into Canadian colleges are SOOOOOO easy and cheaper too... So I am thinking about many options right now. </p>
<p>Thanks! :D</p>
<p>Canadian universities are good and cheap, and I don't think it would hurt you at all on the job market to go to a place like UBC or U of T or McGill--or really any Canadian university because there is not a lot of variation in the quality, unlike in the US. You don't have the equivalent of the Ivy Leagues in Canada and you also don't have liberal arts colleges, which have the advantage of small size. But if you don't mind a larger school, you are right that Canadian universities are a good deal.</p>
<p>thanks SS1955 for your help!: D
are you from Canada as well?</p>
<p>I'm American, but have been living in Canada for 15 years (I'm a parent and my kids have looked at both Canadian and American schools)</p>
<p>oh that's cool!
did your children apply to any canadian colleges?
and what do you think about UBC and UT?</p>
<p>Definitely don't discount the Canadian options, as they offer a great education for a fraction of the price of US universities (i.e. average tuition in Canada is probably around $6000/yr, whereas the US is around $35 000/yr)</p>
<p>In addition to UBC and UT, other great schools are Western Ontario, Waterloo, Queens, McMaster, and even Alberta. The area you want to study may narrow down the list though.</p>
<p>My kids ended up applying to liberal arts colleges in the US--it has been a difficult process, and the schools are very expensive even with aid. I don't know anything about UBC other than that it has a good reputation. Toronto is huge, but has a college system which helps to create community among students. You should look into apply to the programs in the colleges that ensure you have a couple of small classes the first year--I believe there is one in Victoria college called Vic One and in Trinity College, maybe called Trinity One, and there might be others. You should also look at the Macleans magazine college issue/rankings for more information. Queens and McGill, as well as Toronto and UBC, are worth looking at. And there are also others, such as Trent, which I have heard good things about. Good luck.</p>